The NDC and the Mahamas are never going to get satisfied, so don't hope for a tax relief. The man is a gargantuan thief.
The NDC and the Mahamas are never going to get satisfied, so don't hope for a tax relief. The man is a gargantuan thief.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago
NDC IS GHANA'S NEMESIS!! !!
NKWASEAFO BI NTI GHANA IS SICK!!! THE CEDI HAS ALREADY DIVED DEEP DOWN!!!!!!!------ WE NEED NANA'S WISDOM. HIS LEADERSHIP WITH BAWUMIA IS EXCELLENT. NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH!! WE WILL PATIENT ... read full comment
NDC IS GHANA'S NEMESIS!! !!
NKWASEAFO BI NTI GHANA IS SICK!!! THE CEDI HAS ALREADY DIVED DEEP DOWN!!!!!!!------ WE NEED NANA'S WISDOM. HIS LEADERSHIP WITH BAWUMIA IS EXCELLENT. NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH!! WE WILL PATIENTLY WAIT FOR HIM TO COME AND LIBERATE US FROM OUR ECONOMIC OPPRESSORS. WE CAN'T PUT OUR TRUST IN THESE YOUNG NDC THIEVES (WITH NO WORK RECORD) WHO WANT TO LIVE LIKE KINGS OVERNIGHT, OWNING JETS, BIG MANSIONS, BANKS, ROLLS ROYCE, DATING MODELS ETC. AT THE EXPENSE OF THE POOR. BEING A PRESIDENT REQUIRES THE USE OF BRAIN NOT BRAWN. A PRESIDENT DOES NOT "THROW" PICK AXE!!! WHO CAN DO THE JOB BETTER THAN NANA, AT THIS TIME IN OUR HISTORY, WHERE GREEDY CORRUPT , SHARP TEETH ROTTEN PLANK NDC SMALL BOYS, PARADING AS POLITICIANS, HAVE PLUNDERED OUR RESOURCES TO THE BONE, THAT OUR OIL ECONOMY INHERITED FROM THE GREAT KUFFOUR HAS HAD NO IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THE ORDINARY CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY???? LONG LIVE GHANA!! LONG LIVE NANA ADDO. MORE GREASE TO YOUR ELBOWS!! EVERY THIEF IN GHANA, TODAY, IS SCARED OF BOLD AND MIGHTY NANA ADDO. NANA IS CLEAN !! CLEAN TO THE BONE!!!
Efo Kossi Korve 10 years ago
I am happy the Dep Finance Minister has thrown enough light on the present hullabaloo. What I suggest to government is for it to take on Barclays for this very irresponsible text messages it sent to its clients. I received on ... read full comment
I am happy the Dep Finance Minister has thrown enough light on the present hullabaloo. What I suggest to government is for it to take on Barclays for this very irresponsible text messages it sent to its clients. I received one of it and it created a huge consternation in me. Thankfully the Minister has explained issues to the minutest details on Joy FM and other radio networks. But as is won't of these agents of doom, they will refuse to understand and continue to cause confusion in the minds of the populace. What other explanations does Kwesi Pratt want the Minister to give. Indeed knowing very well the need to do some public education and to make the players in the new law work harmoniously, the players had been engaged by government and the implementation date has not been definitely fixed. As to how Barclays went ahead and gave indication of the implementation time, they will be the only chaps to know. As for this Prince Kwesi Addae who thinks that a certain Nana Akufo Addo has the panacea to Ghana's myriad economic problems, let him continue to remain in his foolhardy ignorance. The truth of the matter is that there is no one who can help any Ghanaian except that Ghanaian himself or herself. Politicians always jump on other persons' misfortunes or difficulties to propel themselves I to power for their own selfish gains. If Nana is really what he is being projected to be or to possess, where was he when the NPP was in power. If he really cared for the average Ghanaian, he would have seen to the implementation of some of his so called lofty ideas. Please let us not make ourselves willing and ready preys to these glorified thieves who masquerade as politicians
ONE DAY, ONE DAY 10 years ago
who ever thought j.j and the ndc will be booted out in 2000? no condition is permanent. IN GOD WE GHANAIANS TRUST.......Amen.
who ever thought j.j and the ndc will be booted out in 2000? no condition is permanent. IN GOD WE GHANAIANS TRUST.......Amen.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago
I believe what the government is trying to do is tax interest income on deposits which is done in the US. Sort of a capital gains tax. What they need to explain to the people is that they don't lose any part of the principal ... read full comment
I believe what the government is trying to do is tax interest income on deposits which is done in the US. Sort of a capital gains tax. What they need to explain to the people is that they don't lose any part of the principal (actual deposits). Only the interest is taxed but nevertheless a loss in total savings. They need to put in a good system to do this though but as desperate as the government is now, I won't be surprised if they have plans to do that. In the US the banks report interest income I believe above $10 to the IRS and also send the customer a form with the amount reported to the IRS. The customer then uses that notification as part of income reported to the IRS during the annual tax filing. Barclays won’t jeopardize its business by sending that text if they did not receive some directive from the government. The bank stands to lose when they lose customers.
SOJI 10 years ago
You miserable fool. I just received a txt message from Ecobank Ghana indicating when they should start the useless deduction from my accounts.
You miserable fool. I just received a txt message from Ecobank Ghana indicating when they should start the useless deduction from my accounts.
oba nyansani baako Pe in Ghana 10 years ago
Kwasi Pratt why are you crying now? Mahama is going to tax you even if you have sex with your own wife so get ready and more is coming. A word to the wise is enough.
Kwasi Pratt why are you crying now? Mahama is going to tax you even if you have sex with your own wife so get ready and more is coming. A word to the wise is enough.
Pito Brewer 10 years ago
What percentage of Ghanaians pay income tax?
What percentage of Ghanaians pay income tax?
Kwasi Asante , Providence, R.I. 10 years ago
Efo,
Obviously you are one of the foolish die hards of the ruling administration. Even when you feel hardship this government has implemented on Ghanaians you are in denial and ppraise defensively and pointinh fingers on ot ... read full comment
Efo,
Obviously you are one of the foolish die hards of the ruling administration. Even when you feel hardship this government has implemented on Ghanaians you are in denial and ppraise defensively and pointinh fingers on other.
First, take my word that I am neither NPP, PPP or what ever political party out there. I am a concerned Ghanaian. As far as I am concern PPP, NDC, NPP etc; are all corupt, selfish and greedy.
But when Kuffuor led this country, the world most economical institutions, namely, IMF and the Wordl Bank nicknamed Ghana as the "gateway of Africa". Do you think it was because these world institutions were NPP supporters? Fool, think again Efo. It was because of competent economical implementations. Did you remember how many new banking institution opened their offices in Ghana during Kuffuo's tenure? When Financial institutions trot to open establishments in a country means the Financial Institutions seen economical prosperity.
Since NDC took over leadership all the promising economical prospects had varnished. The Cedi has plummered down south against foreign currencies. Cedi against the US dollar has fallen over 60%.
And you continue to defend such a terrible government? What's in your brain, pebbles?
Kwaansa 10 years ago
Stop this your copy and past nonsense. You are pasting it every where and nobody is reading it. be creative
Stop this your copy and past nonsense. You are pasting it every where and nobody is reading it. be creative
IDDRISU 10 years ago
EVERYBODY LOSES AND THE MAHAMAS GAIN
EVERYBODY LOSES AND THE MAHAMAS GAIN
OTCHERE DARKO 10 years ago
Government will stop taxing [excessively] when NDC politicians in Ghana end their "chop-chop" culture which needs constant 'financing'.
Government will stop taxing [excessively] when NDC politicians in Ghana end their "chop-chop" culture which needs constant 'financing'.
Kojo T 10 years ago
Ghana has always had to top up its budget from DONOR FUNDS. It means we have NEVER BALNCED our budgets. This is not NDc or NPP but what Africans have been doing. NPP closed Nkrumahs factories that woud have been closing the g ... read full comment
Ghana has always had to top up its budget from DONOR FUNDS. It means we have NEVER BALNCED our budgets. This is not NDc or NPP but what Africans have been doing. NPP closed Nkrumahs factories that woud have been closing the gap
Kwaku Obeng 10 years ago
NDC had 20 years to make them profitable. What were you smoking?
NDC had 20 years to make them profitable. What were you smoking?
Nii Lante Okunka 10 years ago
Yea Pratt,Gov't would stop taxing Ghanaians after they stop "bribing you incompetent journalists to look elsewhere rather than being the watchdogs for the people.OK!!
Yea Pratt,Gov't would stop taxing Ghanaians after they stop "bribing you incompetent journalists to look elsewhere rather than being the watchdogs for the people.OK!!
MMOBROWAH 10 years ago
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS TRUE. I'LL BE AMONG THE FIRST TO CLOSE DOWN MY CURRENT ACCOUNT IF IT IS TO BE SUBJECTED TO TAX. I PAY MY TAXES INCLUDING SURCHARGES FOR NHIL ON GOODS PURCHASED ETC ETC., BUT I WON'T HAVE THE MEAGRE A ... read full comment
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS TRUE. I'LL BE AMONG THE FIRST TO CLOSE DOWN MY CURRENT ACCOUNT IF IT IS TO BE SUBJECTED TO TAX. I PAY MY TAXES INCLUDING SURCHARGES FOR NHIL ON GOODS PURCHASED ETC ETC., BUT I WON'T HAVE THE MEAGRE AMOUNT OF MY CURRENT ACCOUNT BE TAXED BY A WHACKING 17.5%
JOJO 10 years ago
Pratt you have lost all respect by asking such n.p.p question, period. You know Kufour ruled and ruined us for some 8 years ago. As a result, Mahama government is now severely broke and therefore needs huge revenue to fix the ... read full comment
Pratt you have lost all respect by asking such n.p.p question, period. You know Kufour ruled and ruined us for some 8 years ago. As a result, Mahama government is now severely broke and therefore needs huge revenue to fix the our economy back to the days of Rawlings time. When we Ghanaians had freedom and economic stability. Believe me , Mahama will once gaing rebuild our economy before the end of his first term.
Kom 10 years ago
What! cant believe a human being wrote this. NDC has been in power for over 5 years now and you are still talking about NPP. Where are you from? I meant which planet I you from? Have you heard of SADA, SUBA, GYEEDA etc?
What! cant believe a human being wrote this. NDC has been in power for over 5 years now and you are still talking about NPP. Where are you from? I meant which planet I you from? Have you heard of SADA, SUBA, GYEEDA etc?
SOJI 10 years ago
JOJO IS A SENILE APE IN A DEJECTED FOREST IN MADAGASCAR. SO DON'T WORRY YOURSELF OVER SUCH AN IDIOT.
JOJO IS A SENILE APE IN A DEJECTED FOREST IN MADAGASCAR. SO DON'T WORRY YOURSELF OVER SUCH AN IDIOT.
Sea-Lighter 10 years ago
MY DEAR NPP MEMBERS LETS KILL NDC BEFORE IT KIL US
MY DEAR NPP MEMBERS LETS KILL NDC BEFORE IT KIL US
Kwaansa 10 years ago
Sorry NPP has an inbuilt self- destruction tendency. Stupid comments to turn off the very people they need to bring on board. Stupid pride based on false tribal calculations that they will win and therefore if they don't they ... read full comment
Sorry NPP has an inbuilt self- destruction tendency. Stupid comments to turn off the very people they need to bring on board. Stupid pride based on false tribal calculations that they will win and therefore if they don't they were cheated. So NDC will only have to stand still for NPP to lose
Kwaku Obeng 10 years ago
A typical NDC man will always talk about tribe so that he can fell good about himself or herself. If political competition is tribalism, why then did NDC campaign daily from 2002 till 2008? Was it because K4 was Asanti? Was i ... read full comment
A typical NDC man will always talk about tribe so that he can fell good about himself or herself. If political competition is tribalism, why then did NDC campaign daily from 2002 till 2008? Was it because K4 was Asanti? Was it due to tribalism? Please stop this shallow minded arguments and talk about something sensible. Were you in Ghana from 2001 till 2008? If no, then search the news archives for NDC daily demonstrations. Why are you people so tribalistic and intolerance that you cannot accept opposing view. If Ghana is on the right path for, enjoy it and let those of us who know things are not ok to express our minds.
Kwaku Obeng 10 years ago
the word is intolerant ; not intolerance.
the word is intolerant ; not intolerance.
ADJEI 10 years ago
I will advice the gov't to start taxing the churches since it is now the fastest growing business in Ghana. I don't understand why churches don't pay taxes. Their pretense is beyond my thinking. If the gov't wants to widen th ... read full comment
I will advice the gov't to start taxing the churches since it is now the fastest growing business in Ghana. I don't understand why churches don't pay taxes. Their pretense is beyond my thinking. If the gov't wants to widen the tax base it should seriously consider these churches who rope in billions of cedis annually yet pay nothing to the gov't. Let the churches file taxes and let's see how much they contribute to the Ghanaian economy instead of the usual 'charity rap' the always claim!
Saman Pa 10 years ago
The bank of Ghana and MFEP should come out clear with a list which bank services that this tax will affect.
The bank of Ghana and MFEP should come out clear with a list which bank services that this tax will affect.
Kwaku 10 years ago
All the the government knows to find the ways and means to tax the citizens and rob them of any benefit through corruption. Are the people of Northern Ghana getting the supposed benefits fron SADA funds. Why can't the govern ... read full comment
All the the government knows to find the ways and means to tax the citizens and rob them of any benefit through corruption. Are the people of Northern Ghana getting the supposed benefits fron SADA funds. Why can't the government find antidote to these huge waste of state funds at SADA before thinking of taking more taxes from the citizen.
Anyway, Ghanaians deserve this punishment of Better Ghana Agenda
Pelicles 10 years ago
When voters elect truants to rule, senseless taxation is what they get. Who in the current administration has any credibility? None because they are nothing more than "tax and spend socialist" rats.
When JJ formed NDC, t ... read full comment
When voters elect truants to rule, senseless taxation is what they get. Who in the current administration has any credibility? None because they are nothing more than "tax and spend socialist" rats.
When JJ formed NDC, those who trooped to him are nothing more than lazy and do-nothing Ghanaian who are prepared to suck the nation's blood without toil. Why is NDC taxing Ghanaians? They are taxing just to get enough money for the next presidential election.
We all know that taxation is the primary source of government revenue but this government is taxing for "no reason". Too much tax will rather put a halt on economic growth but the truants do not see that.
Imagine Kufuor imposing such foolish tax on Ghanaians, what will be the response of NDC then in opposition? They will tell Ghanaians that Kufuor has no feeling for Ghanaians so, what about them?
OKOFO 10 years ago
I'm a great fan of Kwasi Prat but for this he has demonstrated total ignorance of the subject. After introducing a tax which is suppose to be implemented by the banks its not the government but the bank to explain to their cl ... read full comment
I'm a great fan of Kwasi Prat but for this he has demonstrated total ignorance of the subject. After introducing a tax which is suppose to be implemented by the banks its not the government but the bank to explain to their clients of the new policy and how it will affect their dealings with them. This is done every where in the world except Ghana where a call is being made to the government and Bank of Ghana to explain to the public. Even after the explanation by the government the media and leading public commentators supported by political figures like small fish Sammy Awuku and the disgraceful DR Akoto Osei are jumping from radio station to the other to throw dust onto the public eyes. I'm surprised that Kwasi Prat has joined this ignorant BANG WAGON
Kwesi 10 years ago
I think this is one step too much by the government. The troubles associated with this tax are not worth the revenue to be gained from it. The explanation by the Deputy Minister does not make sense to me. If it takes a minist ... read full comment
I think this is one step too much by the government. The troubles associated with this tax are not worth the revenue to be gained from it. The explanation by the Deputy Minister does not make sense to me. If it takes a minister from the Ministry to explain the law then something is really wrong. Implementation procedures of administrative laws are done through Regulations passed by subsidiary legislation of parliament not by ministers. Scrap this dysfunctional law!
E DE BEE K3K3 10 years ago
Tax to loot that is the real meaning of e de bee k3k3. Akwasi Pratt was and is still supporting e de bee k3k3, so what is his problem? Let the thievery of the better Ghana agenda progress in full force, because you wanted it, ... read full comment
Tax to loot that is the real meaning of e de bee k3k3. Akwasi Pratt was and is still supporting e de bee k3k3, so what is his problem? Let the thievery of the better Ghana agenda progress in full force, because you wanted it, Akwasi Pratt. So shut up and enjoy the tax to loot e de bee k3k3 better Ghana agenda.
BoG 10 years ago
It's important you go and withdraw your money now!!!.
It's important you go and withdraw your money now!!!.
SUCK UR MOTHER 10 years ago
NO MORE SAVING IN BANK.. NDC FOOLS
NO MORE SAVING IN BANK.. NDC FOOLS
kweku usa 10 years ago
Government would stop when you are dead you are so stupid
Government would stop when you are dead you are so stupid
MAHAMA LOOT ND SHARE 10 years ago
TWEAAAAAAAAA MAHAMA WILL NEVER STOP UNTILL HE AND HIS FAMILY FINISHED GHANIANS,OR ALL GHANIANS DIE BE4
TWEAAAAAAAAA MAHAMA WILL NEVER STOP UNTILL HE AND HIS FAMILY FINISHED GHANIANS,OR ALL GHANIANS DIE BE4
Ugly Akufu Addo 10 years ago
He will be die by next yr
He will be die by next yr
Abeeku Mensah 10 years ago
Taxes are a way of life for most people in most developed nations; that is why those nations are developed and we and others live in miserable communities. In Ghana we allowed the fallacies of the Danquah-Busia ideologues who ... read full comment
Taxes are a way of life for most people in most developed nations; that is why those nations are developed and we and others live in miserable communities. In Ghana we allowed the fallacies of the Danquah-Busia ideologues who sold us on the idea of a society with hand out for free things from government without a price to become an expectation and we have paid dearly for that folly. It is in that silliness that enabled our political and intellectually stupid educated class to create a myriad of tax exempt status for almost anyone who can wear a white shirt and tie not to pay their fair share of taxes even as they collect a paycheck for no work from a broke government. Welcome to the real world; nothing is free.
Kwaku Obeng 10 years ago
Danquah-Busia thinking is based private initiative and hard work. Please do not lie as a typical NDC person does. Also do not compare apples with cola nuts. Have you been to a developed nation before? Do their presidents incr ... read full comment
Danquah-Busia thinking is based private initiative and hard work. Please do not lie as a typical NDC person does. Also do not compare apples with cola nuts. Have you been to a developed nation before? Do their presidents increase their salaries ten folds and backdate them two years? People in Europe and I know Deutschland, German, Norway and UK (from personal experience) pay high taxes but they not complain too much. Because they know their country will assist them whenever they need assistance from the state. They do not have huge civil service and large numbers of MPs. Have you thought of the need to reduce the civil service population and the MPS? Nothing is free? Why don't we withdraw the northern educational subside so that the gov't can save? If you really were Abeeku, you would have known that the boy at Kotokraba and Ap3w)sika in Cape Coast needs state assistance. Why shouldn,t MPs and all politicians pay their own fuel and rent just as the rest of us do, so that the nation saves? Tell Mr. President to manage SADA funds properly and we will be happy to pay our taxes. Please next time, do not compare unequal things. They make you less intelligent.
Mosby 10 years ago
Where is CJA? Why are they not demonstrating Mr Kwesi Pratt?
Where is CJA? Why are they not demonstrating Mr Kwesi Pratt?
KOO BAAH 10 years ago
NKONKONSAKWASIPRATT/GYAE WO NKONKONSA POLITICSNO.YOU AND AWUKU DID NOT UNDERSTAND ATTO FORSON.PRATT DONT FOLlow awuku who respects nobody.KOOBAAH.
NKONKONSAKWASIPRATT/GYAE WO NKONKONSA POLITICSNO.YOU AND AWUKU DID NOT UNDERSTAND ATTO FORSON.PRATT DONT FOLlow awuku who respects nobody.KOOBAAH.
EVIL BASTARDS 10 years ago
WHAT AT ALL IS WRONG WITH THIS NDC GOVERNMENT? DO THEY WANT TO KILL THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY????
1.THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, YET THEY RENDER NOUSES UN-AFFORDABLE BY IMPOSING A 17.5% VAT ON BUYERS OF NEW ... read full comment
WHAT AT ALL IS WRONG WITH THIS NDC GOVERNMENT? DO THEY WANT TO KILL THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY????
1.THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, YET THEY RENDER NOUSES UN-AFFORDABLE BY IMPOSING A 17.5% VAT ON BUYERS OF NEW HOMES.
2.THEY SAY THEY CARE FOR THE PEOPLE, YET THEY INCREASE FUEL PRICES EVERY FORTNIGHT, AND BY SO DOING THEY CAUSE INCREASES IN TRANSPORT FARES AND FOOD PRICES.
3. THEY SAY THEY ARE WORKING FOR US, YET THEY ARE ONLY BUSY DESTROYING THE ECONOMY OF THE COUNTRY.
KWESI PRATT, GET THE CJA READY FOR ACTION. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????
MAHAMA - DOING MY JOB 10 years ago
GHANAIANS DESERVE TO SUFFER . AFRC , PNDC AND NDC . ONE MAN SHOW MORE THAN 24 YEARS .
GHANAIANS DESERVE TO SUFFER . AFRC , PNDC AND NDC . ONE MAN SHOW MORE THAN 24 YEARS .
KOGYAM 10 years ago
YOU HAVE TRIED IN VAIL ALL THESE YEARS TO SUPPORT NDC WHEN DEEP IN YOUR HEART YOU KNOW THEY CANT PERFORM. WHY CRY NOW LEAVE THEM TO SEND US TO THE REAL NDC PROMISED LAND. ENTWA WO TI .
YOU HAVE TRIED IN VAIL ALL THESE YEARS TO SUPPORT NDC WHEN DEEP IN YOUR HEART YOU KNOW THEY CANT PERFORM. WHY CRY NOW LEAVE THEM TO SEND US TO THE REAL NDC PROMISED LAND. ENTWA WO TI .
karl 10 years ago
what stops the minister of information and finance to come on air and have proper discussion of the implemented tax and also to educate the public on the tax, than hiding away and making comment which does not clarify the iss ... read full comment
what stops the minister of information and finance to come on air and have proper discussion of the implemented tax and also to educate the public on the tax, than hiding away and making comment which does not clarify the issue.sincerely it`s about time we Ghanaian`s do something about the current government.
Tokyo 10 years ago
When fools like you. Stop supporting this devilish NDC !!!!!
When fools like you. Stop supporting this devilish NDC !!!!!
Prince jamal ali 10 years ago
These idea is not good please it wld influence more corroption wedden financial inst by phsyphoing funs from individuals a/cs in the name tax deduction by Gorvment.
These idea is not good please it wld influence more corroption wedden financial inst by phsyphoing funs from individuals a/cs in the name tax deduction by Gorvment.
BRANDY 10 years ago
NDC HAS SUCCEEDED IN BRAIN WASHING GHANAIANS TO BASE VOTING ON TRIBALISM INSTEAD OF PERFORMANCE SO NDC CONTINUES TO THROW OUR SCARCE RESOURCES AWAY THRO FAKE JUDGEMENT DEBTS, GYEEDA, SUBAH,SADA, WOYOME, BARTON ODRO, BETTY MOU ... read full comment
NDC HAS SUCCEEDED IN BRAIN WASHING GHANAIANS TO BASE VOTING ON TRIBALISM INSTEAD OF PERFORMANCE SO NDC CONTINUES TO THROW OUR SCARCE RESOURCES AWAY THRO FAKE JUDGEMENT DEBTS, GYEEDA, SUBAH,SADA, WOYOME, BARTON ODRO, BETTY MOULD, ETC ETC.....WE HAVE THIEVES IN POWER.
Jeremy 10 years ago
Without the tax where lies the responsibility of the people ? Where does the government get the money for public infrastuctures etc .
Do not mislead the pople .You want cheap popularity
Without the tax where lies the responsibility of the people ? Where does the government get the money for public infrastuctures etc .
Do not mislead the pople .You want cheap popularity
New Sheriff in Town 10 years ago
Mahama and his Terkpe gang must be dragged to the SC if they do not go through parliament before effecting this meaningless tax on banking. From the deputy minister's explanation one can easily infer they themselves do not kn ... read full comment
Mahama and his Terkpe gang must be dragged to the SC if they do not go through parliament before effecting this meaningless tax on banking. From the deputy minister's explanation one can easily infer they themselves do not know whick banking services are to be taxed. Savings? No. Salaries? No. Deposits? No. Loans? No. Payment with cheques? No. Perhaps on Pensions? Maybe no. Transfers? Maybe. But the banks charge fees already on transfers? So on what is the 17.5 VAT being charged? On the Transfer Fee or on the money the customers transfer? They don't even know. Confused lot led by a clueless leader drowned in corruption!
AKONFEM MAHAMA 10 years ago
MAHAMA PLEASE TAX THESE FOOLS AND COWARDS TO DEATH. NEXT TIME THEY WILL LEARN SENSE.
MAHAMA PLEASE TAX THESE FOOLS AND COWARDS TO DEATH. NEXT TIME THEY WILL LEARN SENSE.
The NDC and the Mahamas are never going to get satisfied, so don't hope for a tax relief. The man is a gargantuan thief.
NDC IS GHANA'S NEMESIS!! !!
NKWASEAFO BI NTI GHANA IS SICK!!! THE CEDI HAS ALREADY DIVED DEEP DOWN!!!!!!!------ WE NEED NANA'S WISDOM. HIS LEADERSHIP WITH BAWUMIA IS EXCELLENT. NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH!! WE WILL PATIENT ...
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I am happy the Dep Finance Minister has thrown enough light on the present hullabaloo. What I suggest to government is for it to take on Barclays for this very irresponsible text messages it sent to its clients. I received on ...
read full comment
who ever thought j.j and the ndc will be booted out in 2000? no condition is permanent. IN GOD WE GHANAIANS TRUST.......Amen.
I believe what the government is trying to do is tax interest income on deposits which is done in the US. Sort of a capital gains tax. What they need to explain to the people is that they don't lose any part of the principal ...
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You miserable fool. I just received a txt message from Ecobank Ghana indicating when they should start the useless deduction from my accounts.
Kwasi Pratt why are you crying now? Mahama is going to tax you even if you have sex with your own wife so get ready and more is coming. A word to the wise is enough.
What percentage of Ghanaians pay income tax?
Efo,
Obviously you are one of the foolish die hards of the ruling administration. Even when you feel hardship this government has implemented on Ghanaians you are in denial and ppraise defensively and pointinh fingers on ot ...
read full comment
Stop this your copy and past nonsense. You are pasting it every where and nobody is reading it. be creative
EVERYBODY LOSES AND THE MAHAMAS GAIN
Government will stop taxing [excessively] when NDC politicians in Ghana end their "chop-chop" culture which needs constant 'financing'.
Ghana has always had to top up its budget from DONOR FUNDS. It means we have NEVER BALNCED our budgets. This is not NDc or NPP but what Africans have been doing. NPP closed Nkrumahs factories that woud have been closing the g ...
read full comment
NDC had 20 years to make them profitable. What were you smoking?
Yea Pratt,Gov't would stop taxing Ghanaians after they stop "bribing you incompetent journalists to look elsewhere rather than being the watchdogs for the people.OK!!
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS TRUE. I'LL BE AMONG THE FIRST TO CLOSE DOWN MY CURRENT ACCOUNT IF IT IS TO BE SUBJECTED TO TAX. I PAY MY TAXES INCLUDING SURCHARGES FOR NHIL ON GOODS PURCHASED ETC ETC., BUT I WON'T HAVE THE MEAGRE A ...
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Pratt you have lost all respect by asking such n.p.p question, period. You know Kufour ruled and ruined us for some 8 years ago. As a result, Mahama government is now severely broke and therefore needs huge revenue to fix the ...
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What! cant believe a human being wrote this. NDC has been in power for over 5 years now and you are still talking about NPP. Where are you from? I meant which planet I you from? Have you heard of SADA, SUBA, GYEEDA etc?
JOJO IS A SENILE APE IN A DEJECTED FOREST IN MADAGASCAR. SO DON'T WORRY YOURSELF OVER SUCH AN IDIOT.
MY DEAR NPP MEMBERS LETS KILL NDC BEFORE IT KIL US
Sorry NPP has an inbuilt self- destruction tendency. Stupid comments to turn off the very people they need to bring on board. Stupid pride based on false tribal calculations that they will win and therefore if they don't they ...
read full comment
A typical NDC man will always talk about tribe so that he can fell good about himself or herself. If political competition is tribalism, why then did NDC campaign daily from 2002 till 2008? Was it because K4 was Asanti? Was i ...
read full comment
the word is intolerant ; not intolerance.
I will advice the gov't to start taxing the churches since it is now the fastest growing business in Ghana. I don't understand why churches don't pay taxes. Their pretense is beyond my thinking. If the gov't wants to widen th ...
read full comment
The bank of Ghana and MFEP should come out clear with a list which bank services that this tax will affect.
All the the government knows to find the ways and means to tax the citizens and rob them of any benefit through corruption. Are the people of Northern Ghana getting the supposed benefits fron SADA funds. Why can't the govern ...
read full comment
When voters elect truants to rule, senseless taxation is what they get. Who in the current administration has any credibility? None because they are nothing more than "tax and spend socialist" rats.
When JJ formed NDC, t ...
read full comment
I'm a great fan of Kwasi Prat but for this he has demonstrated total ignorance of the subject. After introducing a tax which is suppose to be implemented by the banks its not the government but the bank to explain to their cl ...
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I think this is one step too much by the government. The troubles associated with this tax are not worth the revenue to be gained from it. The explanation by the Deputy Minister does not make sense to me. If it takes a minist ...
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Tax to loot that is the real meaning of e de bee k3k3. Akwasi Pratt was and is still supporting e de bee k3k3, so what is his problem? Let the thievery of the better Ghana agenda progress in full force, because you wanted it, ...
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It's important you go and withdraw your money now!!!.
NO MORE SAVING IN BANK.. NDC FOOLS
Government would stop when you are dead you are so stupid
TWEAAAAAAAAA MAHAMA WILL NEVER STOP UNTILL HE AND HIS FAMILY FINISHED GHANIANS,OR ALL GHANIANS DIE BE4
He will be die by next yr
Taxes are a way of life for most people in most developed nations; that is why those nations are developed and we and others live in miserable communities. In Ghana we allowed the fallacies of the Danquah-Busia ideologues who ...
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Danquah-Busia thinking is based private initiative and hard work. Please do not lie as a typical NDC person does. Also do not compare apples with cola nuts. Have you been to a developed nation before? Do their presidents incr ...
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Where is CJA? Why are they not demonstrating Mr Kwesi Pratt?
NKONKONSAKWASIPRATT/GYAE WO NKONKONSA POLITICSNO.YOU AND AWUKU DID NOT UNDERSTAND ATTO FORSON.PRATT DONT FOLlow awuku who respects nobody.KOOBAAH.
WHAT AT ALL IS WRONG WITH THIS NDC GOVERNMENT? DO THEY WANT TO KILL THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY????
1.THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, YET THEY RENDER NOUSES UN-AFFORDABLE BY IMPOSING A 17.5% VAT ON BUYERS OF NEW ...
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GHANAIANS DESERVE TO SUFFER . AFRC , PNDC AND NDC . ONE MAN SHOW MORE THAN 24 YEARS .
YOU HAVE TRIED IN VAIL ALL THESE YEARS TO SUPPORT NDC WHEN DEEP IN YOUR HEART YOU KNOW THEY CANT PERFORM. WHY CRY NOW LEAVE THEM TO SEND US TO THE REAL NDC PROMISED LAND. ENTWA WO TI .
what stops the minister of information and finance to come on air and have proper discussion of the implemented tax and also to educate the public on the tax, than hiding away and making comment which does not clarify the iss ...
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When fools like you. Stop supporting this devilish NDC !!!!!
These idea is not good please it wld influence more corroption wedden financial inst by phsyphoing funs from individuals a/cs in the name tax deduction by Gorvment.
NDC HAS SUCCEEDED IN BRAIN WASHING GHANAIANS TO BASE VOTING ON TRIBALISM INSTEAD OF PERFORMANCE SO NDC CONTINUES TO THROW OUR SCARCE RESOURCES AWAY THRO FAKE JUDGEMENT DEBTS, GYEEDA, SUBAH,SADA, WOYOME, BARTON ODRO, BETTY MOU ...
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Without the tax where lies the responsibility of the people ? Where does the government get the money for public infrastuctures etc .
Do not mislead the pople .You want cheap popularity
Mahama and his Terkpe gang must be dragged to the SC if they do not go through parliament before effecting this meaningless tax on banking. From the deputy minister's explanation one can easily infer they themselves do not kn ...
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MAHAMA PLEASE TAX THESE FOOLS AND COWARDS TO DEATH. NEXT TIME THEY WILL LEARN SENSE.
Don't you know Ghana is broke?